‘No official approach’ from Leeds United for West Brom boss as ‘price tag set’ for Birmingham City star

The latest round of international fixtures are in the books which means the 2022/23 football season in England is now well and truly over as players head off for a well-earned break.

Clubs across the EFL Championship have been finished for a while now and the summer transfer window has been the main priority for most. Birmingham City will be looking to add some new faces in the coming months but there could also be a few more on the way out at St Andrew’s with interest being shown.

Over at The Hawthorns, West Brom will be hoping they can keep a hold of head coach Carlor Corberan who is being linked with the Leeds United vacancy but sources have claimed there has been ‘no official approach’ from the Yorkshire club. Here are the latest Birmingham City and West Brom headlines on Wednesday, June 21:

West Brom boss on Leeds United shortlist but no official approach made

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is on the shortlist of Leeds United’s hierarchy to become their next head coach. However, the publication states that no official approach has been made by Elland Road chiefs.

Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Viera is the latest name to emerge as a candidate to replace Sam Allardyce while Daniel Farke and Corberan remain of interest. This week Leeds are conducting face-to-face interviews for the manager’s role at Elland Road and the Baggies boss could be invited to sit down.

Birmingham City set price for former Man Utd man amid Luton Town links

Per a report from The 72, Luton Town have recently been linked with a surprise move for Birmingham City’s Tahith Chong. It is claimed that the recently promoted Hatters have contacted City about a potential move for the former Manchester United man.

The article claims that a sale ‘seems unlikely’ and that the Blues would ‘want to ensure they at least get their money back for Chong if he leaves’. It is speculated that the initial fee of £1.5 million plus a further £500k to cover potential add ons or sell on fees would be a starting point for any negotiations.